Ilulissat Tourist-Service is pleased to be able to offer a unique and unforgettable experience of Greenland's nature. There where the wilds of the inland ice cap meet the mountains of the coast, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Ilulissat we will build a permanent mountain station from which we can offer a varied choice of tours, ranging from the extreme experience of the wilderness to a more comfortable enjoyment of the wild nature.


| Camp Ice-Cap |
| Helicopter to Camp Ice-Cap | Boat trip to Camp Ice-Cap |
| Dog sledge drive on the ice cap | Sailing to Camp Ice-Cap |
| Other activities at Camp Ice-Cap | Address and E-mail |

Camp Ice-Cap

Dog sledge tours.
As a quite exceptional offer we can now offer you a tour by dog sledge on the inland ice cap itself. The ice cap has an area of 1,799,850 square kilometres and covers 82% of Greenland. A group of hunters lives on the Camp through the whole summer and their dogs and sledges are ready to bring you up on to the inland ice cap so that you can get an impression of what Greenland is like in the winter.

Skiing.
When you have enjoyed the sledge tour it is possible to let your own body handle a physical challenge by hiring a pair of cross-country skis. The ice cap offers a near-perfect, flat cross-country skiing landscape which is enormous in extent.

Walks.
The area around Camp Ice-Cap offers rich opportunities for walking.If this is your first visit to the "real" wilderness you can experience the silence and peace of arctic nature in the reassuring company of experienced guides.Are you already and experienced mountain walker heading for new challenges, Camp Ice-Cap is a perfect starting point for walks or cam be a good place to stop, overnight and stock up before you continue your journey.

Angling.
Fly fishing or spinner fishing for Greenlandic Trout has been well-respected in angling circles for many years. Camp Ice-Cap is in the immediate vicinity of a number of good angling waters and if you do not have your own equipment you can hire fishing rods etc. at Camp Ice-Cap.

Camp Ice-Cap.
Camp Ice-Cap can be reached by helicopter, by boat or on foot and your stay at the base can last from half a day to 14 days.Overnight accommodation at the Camp is either in heated expedition tents or in cabins, and all meals are provided.






Helicopter to Camp Ice-Cap and a dog-sledge expedition

If your travel plans do not permit a lengthy stay at Camp Ice-Cap you still have the possibility of having the experience of your life on a dog-sledge.
We fly by helicopter from Ilulissat in the morning directly up to Camp Ice-Cap. From here we walk the few hundred metres to the edge of the inland ice cap where local hunters are ready with their dogs harnessed to the sledges ready to give you an unforgettable experience.
Immediately after arrival you set out on a 1½ hour sledge tour on the enormous ice-cap with snow and ice as far as the eye can see. You ride with Greenlandic hunter on the traditional Greenlandic dog sledge, about 15 km across the ice and have plenty of opportunities to photograph the hills, the dogs and the endless inland ice cap.
The tour is only interrupted by a short coffee/tea break on the ice where you also can enjoy your packed lunch.
After about 1½ hours on the ice we are back at the starting point and you still have some time to have a chat with your sledge driver before we stroll the last couple of hundred metres down to Camp Ice-Cap.
At the Camp there is time to go for a short work, enjoy the landscape and digest the experiences of the day before we are collected by the helicopter which flies us back to ilulissat.


Period:15th July - 1st September
Degree of difficulty:2v
Tour duration:Approx. 4 hours
"Bring your own"Sunglasses, suntan lotion, camera,
warm clothes, packed lunch (optional) and mosquito repellant.
Meeting place:At your accommodation
approx. 30 minutes before departure,
Included:Helicopter flight round trip from Ilulissat,
dog sledge tour and coffee/tea.
Tour no.JAV50
Min.:5 pers.


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1 day boat trip to Camp Ice-Cap and dog sledge drive

In the early morning mist this full day trip starts from Ilulissat.
We sail along the unbelievably beautiful coastline to the north of Ilulissat and on the way we pass the picturesque and colourful Greenlandic settlement of Oqaatsut/Rodebay. We continue to the little paradise Pakitsoq where the quiet waters and the steep mountainsides provide the perfect background for enjoying the silence and the rich bird life.
< From Pakitsoq we enter the narrow beautiful fiord and walk the approx. 15km up to Camp Ice-Cap together with the guide. A packed lunch is enjoyed here and then the dog sledges are waiting. The eager dogs are harnessed to the sledges and you begin a one hour total experience where the dogs, the drivers and the scenery combine to become a higher entity with you as a privileged participant.
After having travelled about 15 km (10 miles) by dog sledge you are back at your starting point. From here we walk the few hundred metres down to Camp Ice-Cap where a well-deserved cup of hot coffee or tea will be served.
A few hours can now be spent wandering around in the fascinating landscape on the edge of the ice, skiing on the ice or perhaps be lucky enough to catch on of the famous Greenlandic Trout in one of the many lakes in the area.
We all meet at Camp Ice-Cap and eat an evening meal together before descending to the waiting boat.
After a long series of wonderful experiences we sail home to Ilulissat in the late evening.


Period:15th July - 1st September
Degree of difficulty:3s - 2v
Tour duration:Approx. 18 hours
"Bring your own"Sunglasses, suntan lotion, camera,
warm clothes, mosquito repellant, and a small rucksack
Meeting place:At your accommodation
15 minutes before departure,
Included:Return trip by sea Ilulissat - Pakitsoq, food and drink on the entire tour.
Note:Skies and angling equipment can be hired at Camp Ice - Cap
Tour no.JAV52
Min.:8 pers.


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1½ hours dog-sledge tour on the ice cap

In order to experience optimum sledging conditions this tour starts very early in the morning.
After a hearty breakfast we walk up to the edge of the ice where the dog sledges are waiting. The dogs are harnessed to the sledges and then off we go at high speed across the enormous deserted ice cap.
The tour begins by heading due East and you get the impression of being surrounded by ice, ice and more ice and in the company of only your driver and the dogs who seem to fit perfectly into the landscape.
After a short coffee break we head back towards Cape Ice-Cap.


Period:15th July - 1st September
Degree of difficulty:2v
Tour duration:Approx. 1½ hours
"Bring your own"Sunglasses, suntan lotion, camera,
warm clothes, mosquito repellant.
Meeting place:Camp Ice-Cap
Included:Dog sledge tour, packed lunch and coffee/ tea.
Note:The tour can be arranged at any time of day according to your wishes.
Tour no.JAV54


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Sailing to Camp Ice-Cap

By request we can arrange daily sailing trips to Camp Ice-Cap.
The trip starts early in the morning and follows the same plan as the above- mentioned tour (JAV52)
You can stay at Camp Ice-Cap for 2 or more days or you can return the same evening. During your stay at Camp Ice-Cap you can take advantage of the many activities which are offered.


Period:15th July - 1st September
Degree of difficulty:2s
Tour duration:Ilulissat - Camp Ice-Cap approx. 4½ hours
Meeting place:At your accommodation
15 minutes before departure,
Included:Round trip sailing Ilulissat - Pakitsoq.
Tour no.JAV53
Min.:6 pers.


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Other activities at Camp Ice-Cap

Overnight accommodation:
Camp Ice-Cap is safely situated in the magnificent and rugged greenlandic nature and the possibilities which the area offers certainly make a longer visit worthwhile.
The nearest cars and factories are 40km (25 miles) away and there is no engine noise to disturb the unique peacefulness which characterizes this unspoilt arctic wilderness.
It is possible to stay overnight in a heated expedition tent or in a cabin.
Meals.
All meals can be provided, i.e. breakfast, packed lunch and a hot evening meal.
In addition there are kitchen facilities so guests can bring their own food and prepare it.
Various freeze-dried meals, candy, chocolate, coffee and tea can be purchased at the Camp.
Ski hire.
Skis can be hired at the Camp. All the skis are telemark/tour-skis which are particularly suitable for cross-country skiing away from prepared ski runs.
Fishing equipment.
There are several good fishing possibilities in the immediate neighbourhood of the Camp, i.e. glacial streams and lakes where there a good chance of catching trout for your evening meal. Angling equipment can be hired from the Camp employees who also issue fishing licences.
Other activities.
Hikes with experienced mountain guides can be arranged.
For further information please contact Ilulissat Tourist Service.



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Ilulissat Tourist Service
P.O. Box 272
DK-3952 Ilulissat
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E-mail: ilulissat.tourist@greennet.gl
Phone: +299 4 43 22
Fax: +299 4 39 33

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